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Now available in 10 more gorgeous shades, Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation provides full coverage with a mineral enriched matte finish and accommodates more skin tones than ever before. The oil-free and water-based formula is perfect for both day and nighttime wear.

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Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation is rated
4.0 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chloe Savannah from
Best Matte Foundation EVER!!!I'm obsessed with this foundation. In the past, I have used matte foundation and found that it actually highlights my flaws. It would settle into my skin and make it appear dry and just not pretty, and I (luckily) have a very nice complexion so that's saying a lot. Well I bought Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation in Ivory, and I actually think it may be the best liquid foundation I've ever used. This foundation provides full coverage AND gives you a BOMB matte appearance without looking "flat" or dull. Thank you, Nyx, for this magical creation.
PS
I have VERY fair skin and Ivory matches me perfect. Also, pair with Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation for a PERFECT, flawless matte look.

Date published: 2015-11-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Terri from
I have this in Caramel and I can't believe all the negative reviews. My skin has huge pores and is combination and acne prone and this is a great alternative to my more expensive brand Cover FX. Yes my nose was oily after a couple of hours but come-on the foundation cost 7.50$ and if you have oil problems I'm sure you have blotting papers, like I do. Easily fixed! I found it to have great staying power. I used it with, moisturizer, NYX pore filler primer, applied it with cheap-o ELF foundation brush, and set it with Be Nye powder in Banana. It stayed all day for me till I took it off and had no problems other than a shiny nose and in 90 degree weather I was expecting that. I will be ordering more.

Date published: 2013-08-21

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Mina from
There are a few things wrong with this.
First of all, you would think that if you're an ivory in the powder, you'd also be an ivory in the liquid foundation. WRONG. The powder in Ivory is still a bit orange on me but the liquid foundation in ivory is WHITE. the color is so wrong.
Also, it goes on like water. You really have to cake it to get the "full coverage" it claims to have on the bottom.
The whole point of this is to "stay matte", but you still need powder if you don't want to be shiny.
This is not a good product. If you need foundation I recommend you just pay a regular amount for a good foundation, this is not even worth the cheap price.

Date published: 2013-03-16

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Liz T from
I am happy with this product. I needed new foundation, but didn't have the money to buy my usual brand at Sephora. I love NYX's makeup, so I tried this due to the reasonable price. I actually like it a lot. I am fair skinned, so I got Ivory. It goes on well for me and stays on well. I have normal skin, though, so I wouldn't know if it would work well for someone with oily or dry skin. I also apply powder over it to set it, which I am sure helps it stay on better. I will probably still buy the more expensive kind I usually do at Sephora when I am financially able to, but this is a good substitute.

Date published: 2013-03-18

Rated 4 out of
5 by
MissAmanda from
Great Color, Only One ProblemThe color descriptions provided with each color really helped me to pick out the perfect color. I've never used a foundation that matches my skin tone as well as this one does. I love the texture of this product, and I love how it is medium coverage. The only downside about this is that there are little flecks of something in the product that appear on my skin when I apply it to my face. Because they are white, I am assuming they are used to maintain the product's "mattness", but didn't get blended in correctly. They do not rub in and I am forced to manually remove each one in more visible areas like my cheeks and chin. I love this foundation but I wish this problem would be fixed.

Date published: 2015-05-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nill from
Matte But Not Flat Deep DarkSo I recieved my purchase about two weeks ago and I am completely wowed by the product. For my deep complexion I usually buy foundations with a purple undertone but NYX Deep Dark Matte But Not Flat has a beige undertone and I love it! This is the first time I have worn full coverage foundation(I usually go for the natural look) and with this product a little goes a long way. The only con is that I have really oily skin so I have to apply powder throughout the day to combat the shine.

Date published: 2014-10-12

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Leyawiin84 from
Color matching is difficult....I have light-medium skin tone with either neutral or beige undertones. I ordered this twice in two different colors and keep getting very orange toned foundation. The colors showing on the "swatches" are NOT what color you get. I just received the Warm Beige and it is LITERALLY spray-tan orange. I couldn't make it work if I wanted to try... I also ordered the Nude and that too was orange.
If you are looking for a MATTE finish, this is absolutely not matte. It's a very greasy/dewy look and smears easily even with pressed powder and multiple application techniques. I am trying very hard to like this, so I'm exchanging this last foundation and hopefully getting the correct color.

Date published: 2015-08-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
TRINA V from
After applying an oil free moisturizer,letting it set and then applying this foundation, my skin looked flawless. I have freckles, wrinkles and some broken capillaries which were covered quite good. I like full coverage but don't like an unnatural mask look and this foundation is nice and looks great in photos because there isn't sunscreen. I'll usually use it at night or for photoshoots.

Hey guys! I ordered this foundation through ulta! I was wondering if this foundation is supposed to be super liquidy? Like when i tried to get it out all that came out was a watery like substance. I am aware that you are supposed to shake it.. which i did

Asked by: Nyxuser

Hey there Nyxuser! Thank you for trying our Stay Matte Not Flat Liquid Foundation. This foundation does have a liquid consistency. The oil-free and water-based formula is perfect for both day and nighttime wear. We hope you found this helpful!

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-10-19

I am NC44 in mac studio fix foundation. Wondering which shade should i pick. please suggest me a shade

Asked by: Sindhura

Hey Sindhura! We would love to assist you with your inquiry! Our best recommendation would be to take a look at our Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation in Nutmeg which is a medium/deep shade with warm undertones. We hope this shade matches!

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-08-09

What is the best way to apply this? (Brush, sponge, etc...)

Asked by: SpaceNace97

Hi SpaceNace97! You can apply this foundation whatever way you feel most comfortable. We recommend using our Flawless Finish Foundation Sponge: https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/flawless-finish-blending-sponge/NYX_243.html?cgid=root

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-07-26

does the matte not flat need a primer?

Asked by: MekaMeek

Hello! It is not necessary to use a primer - it is up to personal preference! Since it has a matte formula, if you have more dry skin, we suggest using a hydrating primer underneath such as our Hydra Touch Primer. Or, if you would like to help even your complexion, we suggest our Pore Filler primer! We hope this helps and thank you for reaching out!

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-07-20

Which shade should I use for
medium skin with golden undertone

Asked by: Shoba

Hi there! Unfortunately, you have reached the USA Team. Because our products, shades, and availability vary from country to country, we only have information about products sold in the US. However, we do recommend using the following link for further assistance: https://www.nyxcosmetics.in/
We hope this helps!

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-06-14

I am using shell shade in lakme 9to5 foundation ,what shade I should go for nyx stay matte but not flat foundation?

Asked by: Shoba

Hello! We would suggest checking out the shade Natural in this foundation. We hope this helps.

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-05-11

I currently use cover girl clean liquid foundation creamy natural color. Would the nyx matte not flat creamy natural match or is there a better color match

Asked by: Msdanielle01

Hello! While we do not have an exact comparison, we would suggest bringing your current shade to one of our partnered retailers and comparing the two in person for the most accurate result. We hope this works out well for you!

Answered by: NYX Professional Makeup

Date published: 2018-05-10

Hi I use mac studiofix in nw46, I was wondering what my nyx matte foundation color would be?&nbsp;

Asked by: Camelia27

Hello! While we do not have an exact comparison, take a look at the shades Sienna, Cinnamon Spice or Nutmeg. For the best match, we suggest visiting your local NYX retailer to compare the shades to your current shade in person!